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National Service Programs Provide a Powerful Return on Investment

NonProfit PRO

AmeriCorps released the results from four new return-on-investment (ROI) studies that estimate the value of benefits its programs generate per dollar invested. Each study helps AmeriCorps communicate the value of its programs to relevant stakeholders.

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185,000 Americans to be Recruited for 9/11 and MLK Days of Service and Volunteer Generation Fund

NonProfit PRO

AmeriCorps announced 45 organizations who have been awarded federal grants to support the Volunteer Generation Fund and Days of Service awards. More than $13 million will create service opportunities, recruit volunteers and encourage Americans to participate in the country’s two national days of service.

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LGBTQ+ advocacy strategies to generate advocates year-round

EveryAction

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people on June 6, 2023, the first state of emergency ever declared in its history spanning four decades. Seminars, trainings, and webinars Education is so important when it comes to generating advocates. The possibilities for LGBTQ+ advocacy are endless.

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How to generate advocacy calls from your supporters to elected officials

EveryAction

Whether your organization advocates for policy change on the national, state, or local level, mobilizing your supporters to place advocacy calls to their legislators is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal—and with support from the right technology, it can also be one of the most convenient.

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5 Ways to Engage Donors on National Nonprofit Day

Classy

On August 17, the United States celebrates National Nonprofit Day to recognize the impact of the social sector and highlight the importance of charitable organizations across the country. . This national holiday offers nonprofits the opportunity to: Spread awareness of their impact to new audiences.

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Be a Mentor, Thank a Mentor During National Mentoring Month

Saleforce Nonprofit

Each January, National Mentoring Month celebrates the people who guide our paths, support our journeys, inspire our next steps: mentors. January is National Mentoring Month. This month, Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates National Mentoring Month and needs your help. This was all unprovoked — he just knew I deserved a chance.

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What’s in My Inbox | Celebrating National Make a Will Month

Pamela Grow

We’re about to witness the largest wealth transfer in human history as the Baby Boomer generation passes its wealth on to the next generation. It’s been called Philanthropy’s Missing Trillions.